Richard Putnam, MD
NPI 1861468027 · Family Medicine Physician · Poway, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Putnam, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Poway, CA (NPI 1861468027).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861468027
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G50068 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,783 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 570 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 300 | $97 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 262 | $139 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 93 | $72 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 78 | $8 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 123 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 418 | 126 |
| Omeprazole | 316 | 92 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 271 | 73 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 259 | 85 |
| Methylprednisolone | 248 | 152 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 245 | 69 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$280 across 12 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2007-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Putnam's NPI number?
- Richard Putnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861468027, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Putnam's specialty?
- Richard Putnam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Putnam located?
- Richard Putnam's practice location on file with NPPES is 15611 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064-2437.
- What is Richard Putnam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Putnam is (858) 675-3100.
- Does Richard Putnam accept Medicare?
- Richard Putnam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Putnam's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Putnam's NPI (1861468027) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.